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October 2011

Oct 01 Sat

Youth Battle Of The Bands

The Santa Barbara Youth Academy Battle of the Bands is a competition for youth bands and musicians to perform on stage and compete for cash prizes, professional musician mentorship and more.

September 2011

Sep 11 Sun

SB Jazz - Dr. Bobby Rodriguez

Latin legend and Grammy Nominated Artist, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez is a trumpeter, dynamic leader, charismatic performer, entertainer, gifted composer/arranger, author and educator. He will be playing a...
Sep 10 Sat

Award Winning Individual Artist Exhibition

The Arts Fund Gallery will host its annual 2011 Individual Artist Awards Group Exhibition featuring work by Santa Barbara County artists James Petrucci, Henry Rasmussen, Mary Carol Kenney, James Ha...
Sep 07 Wed

Chocolates and Champagne

Join us for a sybaritic treat -- Chocolates from Chocolats du CaliBressan and crisp, cool, bubbly champagne. Learn the ins and outs of the art of the chocolatier, sample the goods, sip some champa...
Sep 03 Sat

Int'l Vulture Awareness Day at SB Zoo

The SB zoo highlights Flying Scavengers' importance to the World's ecosystem

August 2011

Aug 30 Tue

International Movie: “Marriage of the Blessed”

"Marriage of the Blessed"
In the aftermath of the 1978 Iranian revolution, Haji is traumatized by the war with Iraq. The speaker will be Janet Afary, professor of religious studies, who holds the ...
Aug 23 Tue

International Movie: “Che: Part One”

“Che: Part One”
Ernesto “Che” Guevara and a group of Cuban exiles led by Fidel Castro seek to overthrow the government of Fulgencio Batista. The speaker will be John Foran, professor of sociology.
Aug 19 Fri

International Movie: "Ghandi

“Ghandi”
The biographical film examines the life of Mahatma Ghandi. The speaker will be Kum-Kum Bhavnani, professor of sociology.
Aug 09 Tue

International Movie: “The Blue Kite”

“The Blue Kite”
Chen Shujuan and Lin Shaolong survive life in the wake of the Chinese Revolution. The speaker will be Michael Berry, professor of contemporary Chinese culture.

June 2011

Jun 05 Sun

Share Our Strength’s - Taste of the Nation

Santa Barbara’s hottest chefs, restaurants, and wineries will gather for Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation®, the city’s premier culinary benefit.

May 2011

May 20 Fri

View Rings Of Saturn At Westmont Observatory

Saturn will be the star of the party Friday, May 20, from 8-11 p.m. during a free, public viewing with the Keck Telescope at Westmont’s observatory.
May 19 Thu

Play: When the Bough Breaks

“When the Bough Breaks” is an intense exploration of what it means to be part of a family and the challenges teens face in the struggle to belong. Created by teens in the City at Peace - Santa Barb...
May 18 Wed

How to Harness the Consumer Web... and Separate Reality from the "Spin"

Kevin O'Connor will discuss the opportunity and premise behind Kevin's latest venture, FindThe Best.com; as well as "lessons learned" from DoubleClick and other startups that he has successfully fo...
May 17 Tue

Botanical Garden Holds Last Planning Session

The Community is Encouraged to Attend and Provide Valuable Feedback for Garden’s Future
May 15 Sun

Pearl Chase Society Historic Homes Tour

The Pearl Chase Society presents the 12th Annual Historic Homes Tour featuring the Upper Eastside neighborhood. The tour will provide a unique and rare opportunity to view five homes in one of the...
May 14 Sat

Valle Verde's 2nd Annual Eco Faire

Valle Verde's 2nd Annual Eco Faire present a discussion with Aliana Lungo, UCSB Master's Candidate, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management,
May 13 Fri

Jade and Ocean Arts Festival

Find world renowned jade sculptors as well as artists who focus on ocean themed artwork and mediums.
May 12 Thu

Quest for Burn Survivors Rally

On Thursday May 12th, the Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors will be conducting their 15th annual fundraiser in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
“Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors” is a...